Background
Nelson, Benjamin F. was born on May 4, 1843 in Greenup Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of William and Emeline (Benson) Nelson.
Nelson, Benjamin F. was born on May 4, 1843 in Greenup Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of William and Emeline (Benson) Nelson.
Attended common schools of Kentucky.
President Hennepin Paper Company. Chairman of the Board B. F. Nelson Manufacturing Company. Director Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, Northwestern National Life Insurance Company.
The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.
The strong feature of Methodism is that prayers are not only led by an ordained minister, but often by a local preacher - a lay person who has been trained and authorized to lead worship and preach.
Served in 2d Kentucky Cavalry under Generals Joseph Wheeler, W. Forrest and John H. Morgan, during Civil War. Member of the board of mgrs. Minnesota State Prison.
Married Martha Ross, 1869 (died 1874). Married second, Mary Fredenburg, 1875.